Kyle Anderson is expected to play a big role for UCLA this year. (AP Photo)

Anderson, a top-five recruit from Fairview, N.J., had his eligibility held up by the NCAA while investigators looked into amateurism issues. The NCAA's investigation focused on the relationship between Anderson's father, Kyle Sr., and NBA agent Thad Foucher, according to the Times.

He is a core member of one of the two best recruiting classes in the country. Anderson, along with forward Shabazz Muhammad and center Tony Parker, are expected to help lead the Bruins (19-14 last season) back to the top of the college game. Anderson and Parker have now been cleared by the NCAA, but Bruins coach Ben Howland still awaits word on Muhammad.

UCLA officials, all along, had been expecting Anderson to be cleared before the start of the season. As for Muhammad, there has been less confidence his case would be settled before the Bruins tip off Nov. 9 against Indiana State.

Anderson (6-9, 235) is a point guard in a small forward’s body. Howland says he’ll use Anderson initially off the ball, allowing transfer Larry Drew II to begin the season as the starting point guard. They’ll likely be joined in the starting lineup by big men David and Travis Wear and Muhammad once he is cleared and heals from a shoulder injury.